When Heather Evans, a trauma surgeon at Harborview Medical Center, stepped into the operating room wearing an eyeglasses-like, Internet-connected device known as Google Glass, she quickly realized...
As the repression of sexual minorities in many nations around the world becomes visible, the call for social justice and equality is also gaining strength.
"Uncensored: Gender, Sexuality & Social...
UW joined representatives from 208 universities and 55 countries in May at the 5th Annual Consortium of Universities for Global Health meeting in Washington, D.C.
The National Institutes of Health...
Americans, on average, undergo nine surgeries during their lifetimes. If you face surgery in the next few months, prepare by taking care of yourself.
UW Medicine surgeons David Flum and Tom Varghese...
Future surgeons must be good communicators, team players, and continuing learners who can hone their surgical and clinical skills throughout their careers, according to a new study.
The study,...
At our local pharmacies, we expect that prescribed medications will be in stock and that the well-educated pharmacist staff will clear up any uncertainties we have. Those norms don't exist everywhere...
In response to huge demand by students and faculty, the University of Washington School of Nursing has launched a center to elevate and promote global health nursing activities both locally and...
A team of students from the University of Washington School of Public Health will is poised to act when the next disease outbreak hits the Seattle area.
The Student Epidemic Action Leaders (SEAL)...
The 2016-17 Magnuson Scholars were recently named. The students, one from each of the six Health Sciences schools, were selected for outstanding academic performance and potential contributions to...
Living with childhood injuries and persistent medical problems, Ismail Jatta cultivated patience that has served him well as a caregiver.
Now close to graduation from physician assistant training at...